How to remove a tick?
Bites from ticks, esp. deer ticks (Ixodes species) causes Lyme's disease, a zoonotic disease. Lyme's disease is caused by an infection with Borrelia burgdorferi esp. if the tick remains attached…
Things To Know About Mono: The Kissing Disease
What is infectious mononucleosis?Infectious mononucleosis, also known as mono or the "kissing disease," is an infection caused by Ebstein-Barr virus.How did I get mono?The virus can spread from person to…
Respiratory Problems: How Statcare Urgent Care Can Help
Chronic lower respiratory disease, primarily COPD, was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2014. Though most respiratory problems can be taken care of with daily…
Arthritis Joint Pain – Time To Take Action
Do you suffer from arthritis joint pain? If so, you are not alone. Joint pain is a common problem that affects many people. Joint pain can make it hard to…
Pre-diabetes Screening: How and Why?
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not quite high enough as in type 2 diabetes. 1 in 3 U.S. adults have prediabetes.…